methods of transport Flashcards
1
Q
what is diffusion
A
this is the movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration
2
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what is osmosis
A
this is the movement of water particles accross a partially permeable membrane from a region of higher water concentration to an area of lower water concentrations
3
Q
What is active transport
A
It’s the movement of particles across a membrane against the concentration gradient